24087 ZIP Code — Elliston, VA

Montgomery County, Virginia

ZIP code 24087 is located in Elliston, Virginia, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 45.72 square miles and serves a population of 4,041 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24087

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($45,347) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 24087 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

4,041

population

45.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elliston	Acceptable
Elliston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24162 Shawsville (6.3 mi) 24061 Blacksburg (8.2 mi) 24153 Salem (8.9 mi) 24059 Bent Mountain (9.3 mi) 24060 Blacksburg (9.7 mi) 24073 Christiansburg (10.9 mi) 24138 Pilot (12.3 mi) 24070 Catawba (12.4 mi) 24155 Roanoke (12.4 mi) 24157 Roanoke (12.4 mi) 24018 Roanoke (12.6 mi) 24079 Copper Hill (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,041
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	45.72 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	37.2305
Longitude	-80.2667
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	42.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	19.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.1%	7.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,041

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$45,347

Median household income

$28,310

Per capita income

$132,900

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

1,412

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

170

101

5–9

119

154

10–14

182

119

15–19

141

177

20–24

208

202

25–34

238

253

35–44

299

250

45–54

294

104

55–59

122

120

60–64

141

109

65–74

129

100

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	997	24.7%
18 and over	3,044	75.3%
65 and over	503	12.4%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Other race 8.1%

Two or more races 3.7%

Black or African American 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,393	74.2%
Hispanic or Latino	532	11.6%
Other race	371	8.1%
Two or more races	168	3.7%
Black or African American	102	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	42.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	19.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.1%	7.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 29.8%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	29.8%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$45,347

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,900
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	53.6%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	37.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	83.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	611	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	241	15.2%
Male householder, no spouse	215	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	519	32.7%
Households with children under 18	468	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	422	26.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	37.5%
Married	44.7%	35.8%
Separated	8.0%	2.9%
Widowed	1.1%	8.2%
Divorced	11.6%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	106	10.4%
Kindergarten	57	5.6%
Elementary school	405	39.9%
High school	219	21.6%
College / grad school	229	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 11.2%

Public administration 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Other services 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Construction 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 28.1%

Under 18 years 48.9%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 20.9%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.6%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	26.6%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	24.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,727	92.2%
Spanish	52	1.4%
Other Indo-European	52	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,871	95.8%
Born in same state	3,780	93.5%
Born in different state	2,909	72.0%
Foreign born	91	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	170	4.2%
Not a US citizen	20	11.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	415	10.3%
Italian	307	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	285	7.1%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	96.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24087

What city is ZIP code 24087 in?

ZIP code 24087 is primarily assigned to Elliston, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24087 in?

ZIP code 24087 falls within Montgomery County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24087?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24087 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24087?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24087?

The median home value in ZIP code 24087 is $132,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24087?

The median household income in ZIP code 24087 is $45,347, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24087 in?

ZIP code 24087 observes the EST timezone.